Taking Somatics Beyond: Understanding The Nature Of Our Experience with Lawrence Gold

Free Your Soma with Aimee Takaya

Somatic education guides us toward differentiation, integration, and transcendence. All these integrated are key to discerning and distinguishing different aspects of oneself, paving the way for deeper self-awareness and understanding. Today, I'm excited to explore the transformative world of somatic education alongside Lawrence Gold. He takes us through his unique approach, where he integrates somatic principles into psychological states and creative capacities, providing a holistic framework for personal growth and self-discovery. In this particular episode, Lawrence takes us through: - His unique perspective on somatic education and its applications. - Key Stages in his approach: Differentiation, integration, and transcendence. - How differentiation through discerning and distinguishing different aspects of oneself, paves the way for deeper self-awareness and understanding. - Integration and how it leads to unexpected outcomes and novel perspectives. - How transcendence leads to a process of awakening and growth. - How to explore the uncomfortable space of facing the unknown, the "zone of incomprehensibility." - Embracing change and growth And so much more! Trained in 1990 by the originator of Hanna Somatic Education, Thomas Hanna, Lawrence Gold worked on-staff in the movement rehab department of the Wellness & Rehabilitation Center of Watsonville Community Hospital in California from 1997 - 1999. He began his discipline of personal development at age 16 when he participated in the human potential movement by attending workshops at Esalen Institute, followed by the practice of yoga, rolfing, the best training, and other developmental influences, training, and coursework. As a writer in the field of somatics, he integrates multiple disciplines such as healthcare, spiritual development, human development, the social sciences, politics, and other areas of interest, showcased in the blog Full-Spectrum Somatics , and in his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/Lawrence9Gold). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support